Moroccan Chicken With Dates Recipe

Name: Moroccan Chicken With Dates
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: chicken; 8 pieces organic chicken drumsticks; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into thick pieces; 1 carrot, peeled and cut into large pieces; 1 bulb fennel, cut into pieces; 250 grams cherry tomatoes; 100 grams dates, soaked for 20 minutes; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 red chilli pepper, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons grated ginger; 1 teaspoon cumin; 2 teaspoons paprika; 2 teaspoons ras el hanout; 1 teaspoon turmeric; juice and zest of 1/2 organic lemon; 6 tablespoons olive oil; couscous; 250 grams couscous; seeds of 1/2 pomegranate; 1 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons chopped pqrsley; 1 tablespoon olive oil

Servings: persons

chicken
8 pieces organic chicken drumsticks
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into thick pieces
1 carrot, peeled and cut into large pieces
1 bulb fennel, cut into pieces
250 grams cherry tomatoes
100 grams dates, soaked for 20 minutes
1 cup chicken broth
1 red chilli pepper, finely chopped
2 tablespoons grated ginger
1 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons ras el hanout
1 teaspoon turmeric
juice and zest of 1/2 organic lemon
6 tablespoons olive oil
couscous
250 grams couscous
seeds of 1/2 pomegranate
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped pqrsley
1 tablespoon olive oil

1
["Rub the chicken with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon ras al hanout, 1 clove garlic and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper.
2
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in an oven safe skillet, add the chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook for 5 minutes more. Remove the chicken from the pan.
3
Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, onion, garlic and ginger, saute until soft. Add the spices, sweet potatoes, carrot, fennel and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, until the vegetables are slightly softened. Pour the broth, bring to a boil and remove the skillet from the heat.", "Place the chicken on top, add tomatoes and dates, sprinkle with chili pepper and drizzle with lemon juice.
4
Bake for 35-40 minutes at 200u00b0C.", "Bring the chicken broth to a boil, remove from the heat and add the couscous. Sprinkle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Cover and let stand for about 5 minutes. Stir in almonds, pomegranate seeds and parsley. Enjoy!"]

862

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

103

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: chicken, 8 pieces organic chicken drumsticks, 1 onion, finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Chicken With Dates falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Moroccan Chicken With Dates

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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